Vacancies [May & Baker Nigeria]

May & Baker Nigeria Plc, a key player in the Nigerian Healthcare & FMCG market with strong brand presence, seeks to recruit creative and dynamic individuals who can add value in the following positions to strengthen its team and take advantage of emerging business opportunities




SPECIALIST BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

Reporting to the specialist Business Manager, the incumbent will be involved in the promotion of the
 company's assigned products to medical and allied professionals in teaching, general and specialist practice through various levels of marketing interviews/medical meetings sufficient to achieve the agreed prescription and sales target.

• Candidates must possess a B.Pharm with at least two (2) years medical field sales experience with a reputable company.

• Applicants must be result oriented, self-motivated with good oral and written communication skills and must possess strong persuasion and presentation skills with proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.



HEALTHCARE BUSINESS EXECUTIVE

Reporting to the Healthcare Business Manager, the incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people at all levels and organizations. He / She will promote, sell and redistribute the company's healthcare products to distributors and retailers through various levels of personal selling to interview/group meetings sufficient to achieve agreed sales targets.

• Candidates should possess an HND/B.Sc in any discipline with at least two (2) years field sales experience and preferably not more than 32 years.



SPECIALIST BUSINESS MANAGER

Reporting to the Business Sales Co-ordinator, the incumbent will be expected to coordinate, drive and provide leadership for the sales force to achieve the sales objective of the Team/Area.

• Candidates must have hands-on field sales experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and be driven by a strong desire to achieve results.

• Applicants must possess a B.Pharm with at least four (4) years relevant experience with a proven track record and proficiency with. MS Word, Power Point and Excel



ZONAL SALES EXECUTIVE

Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, the incumbent will be expected to promote, sell and redistribute the company's products to distributors and retailers to achieve agreed sales targets.

• Candidates must possess an HND/B.Sc in any discipline with at least two (2) years field sales experience.

• Experience in the FMCG industry and certification from a Sales and Marketing programme will he an added advantage.

• The incumbent must also possess excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills.



MARKETING MANAGER (HEALTHCARE)

Reporting to the Group Marketing Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of quality product plans aimed at enhancing the company's competitive market position and delivering profit and growth expectations from assigned market segment.

• Applicants must possess a B.Pharm/B.Sc in Biological Sciences with at least three (4) years medical field sales experience with a reputable company.

• Previous Product Management experience and an MBA will be an added advantage. Applicants must also possess good analytical ability, strong oral and written communication abilities, good presentation skills, good planning, coordination and decision making skills, good people/interpersonal skills and proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Remuneration for these positions are attractive



Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward hand-written applications with copies of CV and credentials to:

The Employee Services & Development Manager

May & Baker Nigeria Plc

3/5, Sapara Street, Industrial Estate

P.M.B. 21049

Ikeja, Lagos.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 2nd February, 2010.

Brewery Company Vacancies

Seasoned professionals required by a multi-national brewery in South-West Nigeria
A major multi-national Brewery in South-West Nigeria, in its strategic re-positioning for sustainable development, requires for immediate appointment career-oriented, results-driven professionals with records of remarkable achievements preferably in the brewing, beverage or food industry, for the following key position;

CHIEF ENGINEER
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Chief Engineer is responsible for
• Cost efficiency ensuring the plant’s capacity to exceed production plan and efficiency ratios;
• Right-staffing, qualitatively and quantitatively; provision of required services and materials in all areas of engineering activities (Utilities, Boiler-House, Cooling-Plant, Brew-house, Bottling hall; Electrical and Mechanical workshops, Engineering stores etc) ;
The successful candidate must have
• A good first degree in mechanical Engineering,
• Sound basic knowledge in Electrical Engineering, with an MBA as an added leverage;
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar function; demonstrable pro-active, good leadership skills, and high level computer competence with ability to use most standard Software packages.

BOTTLING MANAGER
The successful candidate should possess
• A good degree or HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with some 10 years achievement packed experience in a Brewery, Distillery or Soft Drinks plant.
• He must be computer proficient, energetic and under 40 years of age.

HEAD OF LABORATORY
The successful candidate, who must be
• A good first degree or HND holder in Laboratory Technology or related Science discipline,
• Should have at least 5 years cognate experience in a similar position in a brewing, beverage or food industry.

COOLING SYSTEMS TECHNICIANS
The successful candidate must have
• A good B.Sc, HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, with a minimum 5 years hands-on experience in reputable brewing, beverage or food industry.

AUTOMATION TECHNICIANS
The successful candidates must
• Possess good B.Sc, HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and
• Must be able to operate Microsoft Office packages with a minimum 5 years working experience on automation systems in reputable brewing, beverage or food industry.

ENGINEERING STOREKEEPER
• Qualified candidates must have a good B.Sc, HND or equivalent in an arm of engineering with sound basic knowledge of the other arms of Engineering.
• Some knowledge of Engineering procurement, local and foreign, is equally desirable plus minimum 7 years hands-on experience in similar position in the brewing, beverage or food industry, and high IT proficiency particularly in SAGE – ACCPAC or similar packages.

IMPORT/PROCUREMENT MANAGER
The successful candidate must have
• At the minimum, a good degree or HND in Finance, Procurement, or a related discipline, with at least 10 years relevant experience,

HEAD OF MARKETING
The successful candidate must have
• A minimum of a good degree/HND in Marketing or a related discipline with 7 years achievement-packed experience in a brewing, beverage of food industry.
• Must be computer proficient, have good leadership skills and belong to relevant professional bodies.

ASSISTANT HEAD OF MARKETING
• Reporting to and assisting the Head of Marketing in the preparation and implementation of marketing strategies for the actualization of the Brewery’s marketing budget.
The successful candidate must have
• A minimum of a good degree/HND or equivalent in relevant discipline plus 5 years working experience in the brewing, beverage of food industry.
• Must be computer proficient, have good communication skills and belong to relevant professional bodies.

HEAD OF SALES
Reports to the Business Development Manager and responsible for
• The organization and management of the distribution channels for the brewery’s products and the regular achievement of sales targets, with high organization skills.
• He should also be able to organize and manage his team well.
• Must possess good selling, negotiating and merchandising skills.
• Qualified candidates must possess minimum of good degree/HND in marketing or related disciplines backed with additional professional qualification/membership of relevant professional bodies.

AREA SALES MANAGER
• Reporting to the Head of sales, the area sales manager has overall responsibility for
• The achievement of all the Sales target for his sales area as well as for the supervision of all Senior Sale Officers in his area- implementing, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of sales plans in his areas.
• Qualified candidates must have minimum Second class, lower Division degree or HND with at least 5 years credible sales experience in FMCG in brewing, beverage or food industry.
• Must be computer proficient, good communicator, resilient and ready to work in any part of Nigeria.

SALES OFFICER
Reporting to the business development manager has responsibility for
• The sales office co-ordination of sales activities: invoicing, statistics, logistics, allocations, interactions with sales representatives etc.
• The position requires a meticulous, highly organized, resilient, bright university graduate/HND holder,
• Highly IT proficient, with excellent inter-personal communication and administrative skills.
• Must have had at least 5 years hands-on experience in a similar office in a brewing, beverage or food industry.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES
• Qualified candidates must possess minimum of second class, lower Division degree, or Upper Credit HND, plus at least 2 years post-NYSC sales experience in FMCG in reputable organizations,
• Demonstrable good selling, negotiating and merchandising skills,
• Computer proficiency (up to at least Microsoft office), possession of valid driver’s license with minimum 3 years driving experience, and the capacity and willingness to work late into the night and in any part of Nigeria.

ANIMATOR
The successful candidate must be
• A good first degree or HND holder, highly creative, with some 5 years hands-on experience in animation and promotion skills with creativity-bred concepts.
• Must be a good team player, self-motivated and able to work without supervision.

COOLER INSPECTOR
The successful candidate must have
• A good first degree or HND with high level of integrity,
• Good communication skills,
• 2-3 years sales experience,
• Be self motivated and able to work autonomously.

LOGISTICS OFFICER
Qualified candidates must have
• A minimum of a good degree or HND with at least 2 years working experience in the same field,
• Be computer proficient up to at least Microsoft office and have good communication skills.

PERSONNEL OFFICER
• A bright young lawyer with at least 2 years cognate experience plus membership of C.I.P.M. or any brilliant university graduate fulfilling same conditions is preferred for this position.
• He should be task and people-oriented, with computer competence in Microsoft word package and excellent communication skills.

ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGERS
• The positions require high integrity backed by solid academic background of minimum good first degree or HND,
• Computer proficiency, with 5 years working experience preferably in a bottling/brewing company.

SUPERVISORS [WAREHOUSE]
Qualified candidates must
• Be ND holders with 3 years working experience in a similar position in the brewing, beverage or food industry, computer proficient, of high integrity, energetic and self motivated.

FORKLIFT DRIVERS
Successful candidates must
• Be strong and energetic, have at least WASC or NECO Certificate, with minimum of 2 years working experience on forklift truck operation [loading & off-loading with the forklift],
• Must have an idea of HACCP and possess valid License in Forklift operation.

INDUSTRIAL NURSE
Successful candidates must
• Be State Registered Nurses with qualifications in Occupational Health, Industrial Health etc with minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in reputable organizations preferably in manufacturing, brewing, beverage or food industry.
• They must be highly disciplined, warm, personable and IT proficient.
Remunerations and other terms and conditions of service are competitive and negotiable and sure to be attractive to the right candidates.

Method of Application
Interested candidates are to forward in utmost confidence application, CV detailing inter alia: full names, contact address, telephone number, e-mail address, date & place of birth, educational institution attended, dates, qualifications obtained to-date, working experience, dates and remuneration to-date, plus names and addresses of three referees by e-mail to:totaldatal@yahoo.com
Or by post to:
Total Data Limited
Creative House,
5, Ilupeju By-Pass, Ilupeju
G.P.O Box 5356,
Lagos 101001
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Closing Date: 2nd February, 2010.

ADDAX PETROLEUM VACANCIES

Challenging and Rewarding Management Positions in the Oil & Gas Industry


The services of experienced engineering managers to team up with our highly experienced engineering professionals in the execution of our various facilities engineering projects. A promise in return, very competitive compensation package as well as conducive and motivating working environment.



ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Objective/Purpose of Job


• To provide a central engineering service for the company as a whole but facilities in particular.

• Primary responsibilities will involved Front-end Engineering, discipline engineering support (effectively at Technical Authority level) to detail engineering (by 3rd party contractors),

• Development and maintaining of company engineering standards,

• Management and administration of technical change to bases of Design for projects, administration of regulatory permits/approval and regulatory liaison with authorities, and the development and monitoring of assurance controls.

• Current operation involve both onshore and offshore areas where, in view of the maturity of the fields, project typically includes upgrade and expansion of existing facilities to accommodate infield drilling and secondary recovery(primary water injection).

• Project are typically in the $US 10-100 million range with an annual portfolio of over $US 150 million.

Key Competencies Requirements

Functional/Technical:

• Proven ability to deliver a high quality engineering services with due regard to safety and the environment in all design/concepts, on time and within budget.

• Sound understanding of Project Management principles

• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadline whilst maintaining a high standard of consistency, accuracy and quality is essential.

• Solid working knowledge of relevant oil and gas industry engineering codes and standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal with a broad spectrum of cultural and organizational styles, as well as being able to lead a diverse team

• Ability to manage interfaces both internally and externally with contractors and authorities.

• Sound understanding of HSES Management systems and the application thereof, particularly with respect to design integrity and safety. Have the ability to organize HAZOPs and prepare safety access.

• Apt reporting and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex information into well structure and well understood report and management presentations.

Experience

• Minimum of 25 years in engineering design, including 10 years front-end engineering experience, and at least 10 years recently at engineering management level in the up stream oil and gas industry(both onshore and offshore).

• Previous direct working experiences as part of project team in a design engineering role is a prerequisite.

• Previous experience working intentionally is preferred.

• Manage multidiscipline tame of diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Sound working knowledge of engineering standards and codes.

• Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MSProject).

Job Specifications

• Education Qualification: Minimum of a University 2nd Class Honours degree in engineering discipline.

• Professional Qualification: Membership of relevant Professional Institution Preferred but not essential.



MANAGER OF PROJECTS

Job Objective/ Purpose of Job

• Responsible for the overall management of onshore (OML-124) and offshore (OML-123) projects execution (FEED, detailed engineering, procurement and construction) through to handover to Production. In view of the relatively small size of individual projects, these tend to be executed on a matrix organisational basis with involvement of support groups (e.g. engineering, materials, project / commercial service) where the Project Management Team (PMT) is overall responsible and accountable for project delivery.

• In view of the maturity of the fields, projects typically include upgrades and expansion of existing facilities to accommodate infield drilling and secondary recovery (primarily water injection)

• Projects are typically in the $US 10 -100 million range with an annual portfolio of over $US 150 million.

Key Competencies Requirements

Functional/ Technical:

• Ability to deliver quality projects safely with due regard to the environment, on time and within budget.

• In-depth understanding of Project Management systems and the application thereof. .

• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of consistency, accuracy and quality is essential. :

• Sound understanding of the relevant engineering codes and standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal with a broad spectrum of cultural and organisational styles, as well as being able to lead a team.

• Ability to manage project interfaces both internally and externally with contractors and authorities.

• Sound understanding of HSES Management systems and the application thereof, in particular HAZOP's and safety cases.

• Apt presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex information into well structured and meaningful management reports and presentations.

• Fluent spoken and written English.

Experience

• Minimum of 25 years experience in project, engineering and• construction management, with at least 15 years recently at project management level in the upstream oil and gas industry (both onshore and offshore).

• Previous direct experience in offshore facilities construction work, especially installation of platforms and laying pipelines, as well as working on facilities expansions where simultaneous production and .

• construction operations are required.

• Previous experience working internationally is preferred.

• Managed multidiscipline teams of diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MSProject).

Job Specifications:

Education Qualification

• Minimum of a University 2nd Class Honours degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.

• Professional Qualification: Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred but not essential.

Method of Application

Interested applicants can get the full job descriptions and person specification on our website:http://netserveafrica.com/careers/addaxpetroleum /

Applicants are required to complete the electronic form and attach their resume

Please ensure that you specify the vacancy you wish to apply for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing Date: 26th January, 2010.

OIL COMPANY VACANCIES

A major player in Oil and Gas service sector, is looking out for well focused, passionate, determine and suitably experience candidate to fill the under listed possessions as part of its dynamic team in a recruitment process for the following positions:




HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (REF. HRM 001)

The role: the HR Manager will:


• Coordinate Company HR activities for efficient staff management and motivation.

• Manager personnel politics and employee relations

• Plan, implement community relations and promote stable security system

• Provide support to training and career development programs

• Plan, implement and enforce Company’s performance driven management system

Requirements of the Position

The idea candidate must posses this following:

• B.sc degree, second class honors or high degree in the Social Science/Humanities

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in HR Management with sound knowledge of Nigeria labour Legislation in a unionized environment

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN)

• Sound communication, inter relationship, team building and conflict management skills



SALES ENGINER (REF 002)

The role: The Sales Engineer will

• Initiate plan for effective coordination of company’s product lines to grow activities

• Optimize sales support services with improvement strategies

• Review and attend to customers` problems, inquires and compliant timely

• Provide report on product lines performance, challenges opportunities and achievements.

Requirements of the Position

The idea candidate must posses the following:

• B.Sc second class lower or HND at lower credit leveling any engineering discipline or related field. Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.

• 3-5 years working experience in similar position within product sales environments.

• Sound relationship management, business development and customer care skills.

• Computer skills especially in Ms Word, Excel and Power point.

• Effective written, oral communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure to met deadlines & target and travel extensively.



FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (REF. FA 003)

The Role: The financial Accountant will

• Establish the main financial policy and control systems.

• Review and provide annual financial accounting reports timely account

• Initiate and drive cost management and control strategies

• Organize and manage adult, payroll, accounting process and budgetary systems.

Requirements of the position

The idea candidates must posses the following:

• Bachelor’s degrees in accounting or Finance, Masters Degree will an added advantage.

• Minimum of five(5) years post graduate experience preferable at management level

• Knowledge of computer-based accounting system skills.

• Knowledge of managing payroll, associated legislation and budgetary control systems.

• Possession of ACA qualification will be an added advantage.



CUSTOMER CARE OFFICER (REF CCO 004)

Role: The Customer Care Officer will

• Provide support for product lines development and management processes

• Provide customer care and attend to problems, inquires and complains and complain timely

• Create opportunity to improve customer services and for enhance business performance.

Requirement of the position

The idea candidates must posses the following:

• University degree in Social Science

• Minimum of (3) tears of post NYSC experience in Customer Service role in the country

• Sound communication, team work and problem solve skills.

• Document control experience will be an added advantage



TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (REF RDM 005)

Role: The Training and Development Manager will

• Design, monitor and implement suitable training programs to meet training targets.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and training instructors and administrator’s performance and recommended strategies for improvement.

• Plan training budget, manage approved costs, report and track monthly expenditure.

• Plan, develop and organize training materials, process and approve training requests from clients.

Requirements of the position

• B.sc in engineering or science with second class division

• Minimum of 2-3 years proven curriculum design and development experience.

• Experience in planning, designing, conducting and facilitating training events timely.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaborative team work

• Possession of report written, presentation and computer skills.



TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (REF, TRI 006)

Role: The Training Instructor will

• Plan, organize and facilitate specific training programs and issue certificate as required.

• Perform training assessment, record and report performance and challenges.

• Promote document, information Manage management.

• Plan, organize and coordinate training materials and aids.

NOTE: Successful instructor will be trained on specific oil and gas courses.

The idea candidates must posses the following:

• B.Ed in science related field with a minimum of second class lower division.

• Ability to develop training materials and method & create interactive training sessions.

• Basic computer literate skills, effective time management and communications skills.



WELL CONTROL INSTRUCTOR (REF WCI 007)

Role: The Control instructor will

• Present and deliver various level of IWCF Certifications program such as Introductory, fundamental and supervisory for clients in lines with standard practices and procedures.

• Provide timely assessment and performance report on equipment practice and procedure and simulator Practical test to the Training Dev. Manager.

• Develop and ensure that training programs meets necessary IWCF certification standard and guidelines.

• Design implement other training materials suitable for the drilling industry for prospective Clients

Requirements of the position

• B.Sc second class lower or HND at lower credit level in any engineering discipline plus any of the following experience

• A minimum of 3 years experience at “Driller level” or above in the oilfield drilling operation plus 6 months teaching well control to an acceptable standard, using simulation equipment.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in the supervision of well site drilling operations.



DRILL PIPES/BHA INSPECTOR (REF. DPI 008)

Role: The Tubular will

• Inspect and certify O.C.T.G. (Oilfield Country Tubular Goods) to meet regulatory standards, as well as Clients specification.

• Promote efficient Tubular storage management safely.

• Provide standards inspection report to Clients.

Requirements of the position

• A minimum of B.sc second class lower or HND at lower credit level in any engineering discipline or related field plus 2 years post NYSC practical experience or ND in any engineering discipline with 5 years practical experience.

• Knowledge of computer operations will be an added advantage.



LIFTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTORS (REF. LEI 009)

Role: The Lifting Equipment inspector will

• Inspect and certify lifting equipment (Lifting appliance and Accessories) to meet regulatory standard as well as client specification.

• Provide standard inspection report to Clients

Requirements of the position

• A minimum of B.sc second class lower or HND at lower credit level in any engineering discipline or related field plus 2 years post NYSC practical experience or ND in any engineering discipline with 5 years practical experience.

• Drop Survey experience using rope access techniques will be an added advantage.

Methods of Application

Interesting candidates whose qualification, experience, skills, and attribute meet the requirements, outline above for the specific position should apply by sending copies of their Curriculum Vitae with relevant supporting credentials “ Quoting the position applies for the reference code” of the left side of the envelop and forward the application to the address specify below:

The Recruitment Manager,

P.O. Box 6427,

Trans Amadi Port Harcourt

River State.

Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 26th January, 2010.

Soft Alliance And Resource Technology

Soft Alliance and Resources was founded by a group of former Oracle Applications and Information Technology executives. Soft Alliance and Resources' team helps both large and small companies implement software solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Soft Alliance and Resources Limited is a leading IT firm, has the following vacant positions to be filled:
A. SENIOR ORACLE DBA/DEVELOPER with strong UNIX background

Requirements


• E-Business 11i/R12 DBA Skills, PL/SQL

• Unix/Linux; Shell scripting, Oracle Developer tools

• Good knowledge of SQL performance tuning & PL/SQL

• Backup & recovery techniques, database security.

• Experience in 11 i/R 12 and Discoverer installations

• Upgrade, cloning, system & workflow administration.

• Strong UNIX skills with scripting experience (korn, perl).



B. FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE

Requirements

• Graduate in relevant Course

• 3-5 years Experience

• A Female with good inter-human relationship

• Must be computer literate.

• Ability to work under pressure.
Method of Application

Applicants should fill application form on-line at:

http://soft-alliance.com/resources/careers
Closing Date: 26th January, 2010.

Credit Control Manager [PZCussons]

PZ Cussons operates in Africa, Asia and Europe with its strategy built on four core principles.
We operate in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets. Our presence across Africa, Asia and Europe ensures a naturally balanced portfolio of global markets, which we continually review to ensure they provide the Group with the best opportunities for profitable growth. We take pride in our knowledge of local markets which enables us to respond quickly and appropriately to local needs.

We develop leading brands for the markets in which we operate. Whilst some have global reach, the majority of our brands are sold only in local and regional markets as we create products that are particularly suited to local needs and tastes. Our strategy is to grow these brands so they achieve category leading positions in their markets and we continually review
and expand the categories in which we operate to ensure profitable growth. We are proud of our portfolio of category leading brands which are developed to satisfy the particular needs of local consumers.

We operate world class supply chain networks that enable us to deliver our brands quickly and efficiently to our local consumers. Our distribution systems vary by market type, from traditional supply chain models in mature markets to extensive nationwide depot networks in emerging markets. We continually adapt our methods of distribution to suit our local markets and to changing market needs. We take pride in our flexible distribution capability which is tailored specifically for the local market.


We recruit, develop and retain a great team of people who are aligned with our values and who can drive our plans for growth. Our aim is to create a high performance culture offering career experiences and development. We work together as a true meritocracy where leadership is determined by talent.